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. 2007 Feb 16;93(6):728–731. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2006.103895

Table 1 Distribution of pre‐existing chronic conditions.

Chronic condition n (%)
Any chronic condition 778 (74.6)
Heart disease 529 (50.7)
 Congestive heart failure 159 (15.2)
 Myocardial infarction 172 (16.5)
Hypertension 203 (19.5)
Diabetes 167 (16.0)
Stroke 61 (5.9)
Lung disease 75 (7.2)
Cancer 42 (4.0)
Gastrointestinal disease 37 (3.6)
Kidney disease 42 (4.0)
Psychiatric disorder/substance misuse 36 (3.5)
Other conditions 152 (14.6)

n = 1043.